Hgv Technician

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance service is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to ensure the roadworthiness of a varied fleet of vehicles. This role involves conducting inspections and repairs, mentoring apprentices, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus scheme and training opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Life insurance cover

30 days’ annual leave, increasing with service

Training opportunities including IMI Level 4 and IRTEC qualifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on HGV experience preferred.
• Reliable team player with independent working ability.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and warranty work on HGVs.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain safety regulations and report incidents.
• Mentor apprentice technicians.

Skills

Understanding of hydraulics

Understanding of pneumatics

Understanding of electrics

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3

HGV licence (Class 2 minimum)

Driver CPC card with 35 hours

Job description

Job Title: HGV TechnicianContract Type: Full‑time, permanentWorking Hours: Average of 44.75 hours per week

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 4:30pm
• Alternate Saturdays: 7:00am – 11:30am
• Pay: £49,000

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join a busy and dynamic vehicle maintenance team. This role involves carrying out inspections, repairs, and MOTs on a varied fleet of vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards and complies with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspections, repairs, and warranty work on HGVs to ensure roadworthiness and MOT compliance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Complete service reports, paperwork, and electronic job sheets in line with internal procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, adhering to health & safety regulations and reporting incidents or near‑misses.
• Undertake training to maintain up‑to‑date skills and ensure compliance with legal and operational standards.
• Mentor apprentice technicians and support their development.
• Provide roadside assistance when required.
• Offer flexibility to support operations at other depots when needed.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management that fall within the scope of the role.

Candidate Profile

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred. Candidates with 10+ years of hands‑on HGV experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrics, with practical skills in mechanical and technical equipment.
• Good knowledge of current health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable team player with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel to other sites occasionally to support business needs.
• Hold a current HGV licence (Class 2 minimum) and digital tachograph card (desirable).
• Valid Driver CPC card with 35 hours completed (desirable).

Note: Due to the nature of the role, technicians may be required to work at height using safety equipment with a manufacturer’s weight limit of 140kg. Applicants must confirm they do not exceed this limit.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with matched contributions
• Life insurance cover
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Training opportunities including IMI Level 4 (Electric Vehicle Course) and IRTEC Large Vehicle Inspection Qualification
• Manufacturer training on a wide range of equipment